Tecnomarine is back with a vengeance.
The Italian shipyard, which closed down at the turn of the millennium, has restarted operations under the leadership of entrepreneur Massimiliano Zilioli. It has unveiled a new, five-strong lineup, with two designs set to be fully unveiled at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show.
Tecnomarine was founded in Viareggio in 1972 by Moreno Maestrelli and the Picchiotti family. It launched more than 300 yachts over the subsequent years, garnering a reputation for high-quality aluminum construction. Amid ownership woes and market shifts, the Viareggio yard was sold to yachting powerhouse Azimut-Benetti in the early 2000s, effectively putting an end to the Tecnomarine brand. Until now, that is.
Zilioli, who acquired the Tecnomarine brand, has resumed construction at the Navicelli Canal facility in Pisa. With roughly 38,000 square feet of covered space and 32,000 square feet of outdoor space, the yard will focus on producing large aluminum superyachts.
The Tecnomarine TM33.
